MWL1 West Michigan Whitecaps

Gagnier to Make Spot Start for Triple-A Toledo Tonight

Published on June 3, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps, in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers, announced today that Whitecaps RHP Lauren Gagnier will make a spot start for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens tonight in Louisville. RHP Kelvin Cedano was sent from extended spring training to take Gagnier's spot on the Whitecaps roster.

Gagnier is in his second season with West Michigan and is 1-5 with a 4.07 ERA through 10 starts. After struggling to start the season, the right-hander from Cal. St. Fullerton has posted a 2.25 ERA (36.0ip/9er) over his last six starts with 38 strikeouts. This will be Gagnier's first appearance above the Single-A level.

Cedano went 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA (14.2ip/8er) in eight games with the Whitecaps earlier this season before being sent to extended spring on May 10.

For more information on the roster move, contact the Whitecaps PR Department at 616-726-7052.

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